Peer Support Specialist- CATT

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Hillsboro, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition

The Peer Company (TPC)

Peer Support Specialist – Center for Addictions

Triage & Treatment (CATT) Drop-in Center Job Description

Pay: $25.00 Per Hour

Schedule:

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Monday
- Friday 11am - 7pm

Benefits:
This is a benefited position as outlined in the TPC Employee Handbook

Reports to:

CATT Program Manager

Department:
Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT)

The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) provides peer support as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model for living in recovery. The PSS is a member of interdisciplinary teams participating in collaboratively supporting an individual’s self-defined and self-directed care. The PSS supports the individual being served by creating their own person-directed recovery plan and accomplishing goals towards their self-defined recovery journey plan.

They provide a listening, nonjudgmental presence and connect individuals being served with a full range of community resources.

The Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment (CATT) is a project to increase addictions treatment capacity in Washington County. Upon its completion it will add 86 new treatment beds, a peer drop‑in center and many other features. The CATT will be a comprehensive center for substance use treatment that is accessible and responsive to our diverse community. The drop‑in center is run by The Peer Company and is staffed entirely by peers from 8:00AM to 8:00PM Monday
- Friday .

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Background Check: A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company background check policy. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from employment with The Peer Company .

Pre-Hire Drug Screen:
As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre‑hire drug screenings for all potential employees. The screening will be conducted in accordance with The Peer Company 's drug screening policy, as well as applicable state and federal laws.

Motor Vehicle Records Search:
For positions that require driving, The Peer Company conducts a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) searchin accordance with company policy, insurance requirements, and applicable state and federal laws.

To be eligible for a driving‑required position,candidates must meet the following minimum driving standards:

• Nomajor driving violations within the past3 years(i.e.
  
  -DUII, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.)
• No more than3 moving violations within the past 3 years (i.e.
  
  - speeding,failing to yield, running red light, etc.)

• Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges. Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment
• Understands the principles of trauma‑informed care, recovery, consumer‑involvement

Employees serving in recovery‑focused roles who have lived experience with substance use disorder (SUD) must maintain continuous recovery and remain abstinent by not engaging in substance or alcohol use (illegal, legal, and recreational) during their employment with TPC.

• Peer Support Specialist (OHA Traditional Health Worker certification) or MHACBO CRM certification required or able to be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance required. Access to reliable…